> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://methodscenter.mintlify.app/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Lecturer View ## Lecturer Features & Use Cases ### 1. Account Management #### Create Lecturer Account * Register with university email * Assigned as Lecturer by admin * Associate with university * Receive lecturer permissions *** ### 2. Module Management #### Create New Module * Define module details: * Module name (e.g., "Mathematics I") * Module code (e.g., "MATH101") * Semester (Winter/Summer) * Start and end dates * Survey days (select days of week: Monday, Wednesday, etc.) * Module password for student enrollment * Set module status (Active/Inactive) * Assign to university Lecturer create module form with scheduling options #### Configure Module Settings * Set survey schedule days (e.g., Mondays and Thursdays) * Define semester period * Create secure enrollment password * Update module status #### Manage Module Access * Share module password with enrolled students * Control module activation/deactivation * Update module information * Archive completed modules #### View Module Statistics * See total enrolled students * Monitor enrollment trends * Track student participation * View module activity Lecturer module overview highlighting enrollment metrics *** ### 3. Survey & Form Management #### Create Survey Forms * Design custom forms using JSON structure * Define question types and formats * Set form metadata (name, description) * Configure form deployment settings Lecturer survey form builder displaying JSON configuration #### Deploy Surveys * Surveys auto-deploy on configured survey days * System automatically creates StudentSurvey instances * All enrolled students receive surveys simultaneously * Cron job handles scheduled deployment #### Monitor Survey Responses * View survey completion rates * Track submission timestamps * See individual student responses * Monitor resolution status (Completed/Not Completed) #### Manage Survey Content * Update survey questions * Modify form structure (JSON) * Create multiple survey versions * Archive old surveys *** ### 4. Student Management #### View Enrolled Students * Access list of all students in module * See student profile information: * Name and email * Student ID * Enrollment date * Demographic data (if permitted) #### Track Student Participation * Monitor survey completion per student * View participation rates * Identify at-risk students (low participation) * Track longitudinal engagement #### Manage Enrollments * Approve/reject enrollments (if manual approval enabled) * Remove students from module * View enrollment history * Export student lists *** ### 5. Data Collection & Analysis #### Access Survey Data * View all survey responses for module * Export data in various formats * Access raw JSON response data * Download datasets for analysis #### Generate Reports * Survey completion statistics * Student participation metrics * Time-series response data * Module performance indicators Lecturer analytics dashboard summarizing survey results #### Export Data for Research * Extract structured datasets * Export to CSV, JSON formats * Prepare data for statistical analysis * Support psychometric modeling *** ### 6. Administrative Functions #### Module Lifecycle Management * Create module at semester start * Activate for student enrollment * Monitor throughout semester * Deactivate at semester end * Archive for historical records #### System Configuration * Configure survey automation settings * Manage cron job schedules * Set notification preferences * Update module parameters *** ## Lecturer User Workflows ### Typical Semester Setup Workflow ``` 1. Create New Module ↓ 2. Configure Module Settings - Set dates (start/end) - Select survey days - Create enrollment password ↓ 3. Design Survey Forms - Create JSON form structure - Define questions ↓ 4. Activate Module (Status: ACTIVE) ↓ 5. Share Password with Students ↓ 6. Students Enroll ↓ 7. Monitor Enrollments ↓ 8. Cron Job Deploys Surveys Automatically ↓ 9. Track Student Participation ↓ 10. Collect & Analyze Data ↓ 11. End Semester - Deactivate Module ``` ### Weekly Monitoring Routine ``` Survey Day (e.g., Monday) ↓ Cron Job Creates StudentSurvey Instances ↓ Lecturer Logs into Admin Panel ↓ Navigate to Module Dashboard ↓ Check Survey Deployment Status ↓ Monitor Student Completion Rates ↓ Identify Non-Responders ↓ Send Reminders (if needed) ↓ Review Submitted Responses ↓ Export Data for Analysis ``` *** ## Lecturer Capabilities Summary ### What Lecturers Can Do: ✅ **Module Management** * Create and configure modules * Set survey schedules * Manage module lifecycle * Control access with passwords ✅ **Survey Administration** * Design custom forms (JSON) * Deploy surveys automatically * Monitor response rates * Track completion status ✅ **Student Oversight** * View enrolled students * Track participation metrics * Identify non-responders * Monitor engagement trends ✅ **Data Management** * Access survey responses * Export datasets * Generate reports * Prepare research data ✅ **Admin Access** * Use Django admin panel * Configure system settings * Manage users (limited) * View analytics ✅ **Research Functions** * Collect longitudinal data * Export for statistical analysis * Support psychometric modeling * Generate insights *** ## Lecturer Interface Components ### Key Admin Panel Sections: 1. **Dashboard** - Overview of owned modules 2. **Modules Management** - CRUD operations for modules 3. **Forms/Surveys** - Create and manage survey instruments 4. **StudentSurvey** - View and export response data 5. **StudentModule** - Monitor enrollments 6. **Users** - View student profiles (limited) 7. **Reports** - Analytics and statistics ### Module Detail View Components: * **Module Information** - Name, code, dates, status * **Enrolled Students** - List with participation stats * **Survey Schedule** - Configured survey days * **Response Tracking** - Completion rates and trends * **Data Export** - Download options *** ## Automated Features for Lecturers ### Survey Auto-Deployment * **Cron Job**: Runs every 12 hours * **Logic**: Checks current day against module survey\_days * **Action**: Creates StudentSurvey for enrolled students * **Benefit**: No manual survey distribution needed ### Enrollment Management * **Student Self-Enrollment**: Password-based system * **Automatic Profile Creation**: StudentUser auto-created * **Validation**: Unique student-module constraint * **Benefit**: Reduced administrative overhead ### Data Integrity * **Survey Numbering**: Auto-incremented per student-module * **Timestamp Tracking**: Automatic creation and submission times * **Status Management**: Resolution auto-updated on submission * **Benefit**: Clean, structured datasets *** ## Best Practices for Lecturers ### Module Setup 1. Create module at least 1 week before semester start 2. Test survey deployment with sample students 3. Communicate password clearly to students 4. Set realistic survey days (not too frequent) ### Survey Design 1. Keep surveys concise (10-15 minutes max) 2. Use consistent question formats 3. Test JSON structure before deployment 4. Include clear instructions in form ### Data Collection 1. Monitor participation weekly 2. Send reminders for low responders 3. Export data regularly for backup 4. Document survey versions for reproducibility ### Student Communication 1. Explain research purpose clearly 2. Emphasize data privacy 3. Provide technical support 4. Acknowledge participation importance *** ## Benefits for Lecturers ### Research Benefits * **Automated Data Collection** - Scheduled survey deployment * **Longitudinal Datasets** - Time-series student data * **Flexible Survey Design** - JSON-based customization * **Export Capabilities** - Multiple data formats ### Administrative Benefits * **Self-Service Enrollment** - Password-based system * **Automated Tracking** - Participation monitoring * **Centralized Management** - Single admin interface * **Scalability** - Support multiple modules/cohorts ### Educational Benefits * **Student Insights** - Understanding affective states * **Early Warning** - Identify at-risk students * **Intervention Support** - Data-driven decisions * **Course Improvement** - Evidence-based refinements *** For technical details, see [Architecture Guide](./architecture.md) For installation, see [Installation Guide](./installation.md) For student features, see [Student Experience](./student-experience.md)